Trainee Research Executive

Survation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Real-world projects exposure

High-profile clients exposure

Career progression

Public-facing skills development

Job summary

Survation in London is seeking a Trainee Research Executive to join our market research team. This entry-level role offers hands-on training across a range of projects, working with clients, stakeholders, and decision-makers.

You’ll gain experience in questionnaire design, data analysis, and reporting, with opportunities to engage with politicians and industry leaders at conferences such as Labour Party Conference.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for research and polling, with an eagerness to learn.
• Some experience with data analysis (academic, professional, or self-taught). Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data handling is required. Experience with statistical software such as R, Python or SPSS is a plus.
• Interest in UK politics, public opinion, and current affairs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to explain research findings clearly.
• A proactive and flexible attitude, with a willingness to take on different tasks as needed.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design questionnaires and surveys that gather valuable public opinion insights.
• Manage research projects, ensuring high-quality execution from start to finish.
• Work with real data, performing analysis, checking accuracy, and generating insights.
• Engage with clients, supporting them with research findings and contributing to reports that shape decision-making.
• Assist in writing public-facing reports, press releases, and blog posts, helping to communicate research findings to wider audiences, including policymakers, journalists, and industry leaders.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings alongside senior researchers, gaining first-hand experience in working with government, businesses, and the third sector.
• Support preparation and engagement for events and party conferences, ensuring Survation’s research is effectively communicated in political and policy discussions.

Job description

Survation is Hiring a Trainee Research Executive

Job Title: Trainee Research Executive

Location: London

Contract Type: Permanent

About Survation

Survation is a leading market research and political polling company, delivering high-quality insights to businesses, political organisations, and charities. Our work informs policymakers, corporate decision-makers, and public discourse, helping to shape the way organisations respond to the biggest challenges of our time.

We believe that research should drive real-world change, and we take a method-neutral, evidence-based approach to answering complex questions. Whether it’s influencing public policy, shaping business strategies, or uncovering social attitudes, our research makes a tangible impact.

The Role

We are looking for a Trainee Research Executive to join our growing team. This is an entry-level role, designed for someone who is passionate about public opinion, polling, and data-driven decision-making.

This role is ideal for a candidate who has some experience with data analysis and is eager to develop their skills in quantitative and qualitative research. If you’re interested in seeing how research translates into real-world influence-whether in government, media, or business-this is the perfect opportunity.

You will receive full training and hands-on experience across a variety of research projects, working directly with clients, stakeholders, and decision-makers. This includes supporting work for party conferences, including the Labour Party Conference, helping to prepare reports and engage with key political and industry figures.

What You’ll Do

• Design questionnaires and surveys that gather valuable public opinion insights.
• Manage research projects, ensuring high-quality execution from start to finish.
• Work with real data, performing analysis, checking accuracy, and generating insights.
• Engage with clients, supporting them with research findings and contributing to reports that shape decision-making.
• Assist in writing public-facing reports, press releases, and blog posts, helping to communicate research findings to wider audiences, including policymakers, journalists, and industry leaders.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings alongside senior researchers, gaining first-hand experience in working with government, businesses, and the third sector.
• Support preparation and engagement for events and party conferences, ensuring Survation’s research is effectively communicated in political and policy discussions.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for research and polling, with an eagerness to learn.
• Some experience with data analysis (academic, professional, or self-taught). Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data handling is required. Experience with statistical software such as R, Python or SPSS is a plus.
• Interest in UK politics, public opinion, and current affairs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to explain research findings clearly.
• A proactive and flexible attitude, with a willingness to take on different tasks as needed.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.

Why Join Survation?

• You will receive hands‑on training in market research, polling, and data analysis.
• The opportunity to work on real‑world issues that influence policy, business, and public debate.
• Exposure to high‑profile clients, politicians, and industry leaders.
• A structured career path, with opportunities to grow within the company.
• The chance to develop public‑facing skills, including writing and presenting research findings.

Survation is a diverse organisation and takes pride in being an equal opportunities employer. Find out more about our Equal Opportunities policy here .

Independent research, polling and insight

For an immediate quote for a research project, call us on 0203 818 9661 or email [e-mail] and we’ll call you right back.

Survation are an equal opportunities employer. Read our policy here .